1 | The Transition Away from R-410A Refrigerant: What Homeowners Need to Know About Cost and Availability
As environmental concerns continue to shape regulations, the HVAC industry is undergoing a significant shift away from R-410A refrigerant. The so called “GWP” (global warming potential) is what the EPA uses as an indicator of the “negative impact” of a gas on “climate change.”The EPA has mandated refrigerants change to a refrigerant with a lower “GWP” than 410A. The industry has adopted two new refrigerants 454B & R-32. Most manufactures are moving to 454B. The law states that split systems cannot be sold in 2025 with 410A. They can continue to be installed until 2026. Manufactures are converting their factory lines in September to stop building 410A equipment. They do not want dead inventory which they cannot sell by law.
2 | Six Finicky Plants And Why We Crave Them
Over the years we’ve found that there are several unique plants that many Arizona residents really yearn to have in their yards despite the fact that the odds of success are stacked against them. Again and again these gardeners call our “Rosie on the House” radio program asking if they can grow them or asking why they died. Jay Harper, Master Gardener and a regular expert on the gardening hour of our broadcast, gave us his list of the six most popular finicky plants and explained why they generally fail to thrive in the Arizona desert.
A question often asked by homeowners who are looking to remodel their kitchen and bathroom is “Which one should I do first?”This seems like a simple enough question, but it is not so simple to answer.
Every situation and circumstance needs to be looked at on its own. Everyone has their own unique reasons for wanting to remodel, from simply wanting to upgrade a space, to customizing a new home purchase and there may be other reasons as well. Reasons for triggering a remodel could include appliances failing, aging plumbing, urgent issues that need to be addressed or quality of life upgrades.
The smells around our homes all tell a story. Some are very pleasant, such as a fragrant springtime blossom; other odors might be a sign that something is amiss!
What Smells of Danger!
Smoke!
Any smoke indicates a potentially dangerous condition exists somewhere in the house. Locating the source is an action step you could take only when the smoke is not overwhelming. If you see smoke, you and your family likely need to evacuate the house quickly and call 911 immediately. If you do not have training as a Firefighter, this isn’t the time to start.
Gas!…
Painting in the desert can present challenges, particularly in the summer months. A common myth is that it’s too hot to paint once we reach triple digits during the summer, making it difficult to paint the exterior of your home. While the heat presents a challenge, the painting industry has stepped up to that challenge and provided a way forward. Continue reading to learn all the information you need to know about summer painting in the heat, product types and painting practices necessary for a successful paint project.
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